Reclaimed Wood Console Tables
Each of these console tables is made from reclaimed elm or reclaimed pine, wood that had a life before it was built into something new. You can see it in the knots, nail holes, seasonal splits and the way the color shifts along a single top.
The elm consoles come from northern China. Lengths run from 63 to 86 inches and depths stay between 14 and 19 inches, so they sit close to the wall in an entryway or hallway, or behind a sofa without crowding the room. Some are simple open tables, others add drawers or a lower shelf for baskets and books.
For more weathered pieces in reclaimed and solid wood, browse Rustic Furniture.
FAQ
How deep should a console table be?
For an entryway or hallway, 12 to 18 inches deep usually leaves enough room to walk past comfortably. Behind a sofa you can go a little deeper if the room allows. Our narrowest console is the Moe at 14 inches deep, and the Niva is the deepest at 19 inches.
How tall should a console table be?
Most console tables are 30 to 36 inches high, and ours fall in that range. Behind a sofa, look for a table at or just below the height of the sofa back. In an entryway, a taller table around 34 to 36 inches is comfortable for dropping keys and mail.
What's the difference between reclaimed elm and reclaimed pine?
Elm is harder and denser, with a strong, open grain and tones that run from honey to soft gray. Pine is softer and warmer in color, with darker knots, and it shows dents and wear more readily, which adds to its rustic character. Both are solid wood and both will carry visible marks of their age.
Will a reclaimed wood console have cracks?
Yes. Reclaimed wood often shows seasonal splits, filled knots, nail holes and slight differences between boards. Solid wood also moves with humidity, so small splits can open a little in dry months and close again later. These marks are cosmetic and part of what makes each console one of a kind.
How do I style a console table?
Start with something tall at one end, like a table lamp or a branch in a large vase, then add a few objects of different heights. Lean or hang art above the table so it sits about 6 to 10 inches above the top. If the table has a lower shelf, use it for baskets, stacked books or a pair of stools to keep the floor area useful.